As a tribute to late director Garry Marshall.

Genovians everywhere rejoiced in 2015 when it was announced that a third The Princess Diaries was in the works. Unfortunately, the project was derailed when beloved director Gary Marshall, who had been shepherding the sequel to the classic teen comedy, died last year. But, as it turns out, one of Marshall's final works may actually come to fruition, as Julie Andrews has just revealed that she and Anne Hathaway might go through with The Princess Diaries 3 after all. Even better? If they do, they'll be making it as a tribute to Marshall.

Andrews explained the state of the film to Buzzfeed News, revealing that she remains very willing to reclaim the Genovian throne once more. "There’s talk about it ... And [Hathaway]’s very keen to do it. I would very willingly and happily do it," she shared. And apparently, Hathaway may also take on a major creative role in Marshall's absence, as Andrews explained, "I think we might do it in honor of him ... Annie had an idea that she wanted to pursue about it, and I’m all for it, so if she’d like to …." (Also, how perfect is it that Julie Andrews calls Anne Hathaway "Annie"? Extremely.)

But while Andrews is happy to help keep hope alive, she emphasizes that a Princess Diaries 3 is far from a sure thing. At this point, Andrews is "not sure what the status is right now." Meanwhile, Hathaway's rep told Buzzfeed News that it is "way too premature to discuss this project." But hey, if Princess Diaries taught us anything, it's to believe in some unlikely outcomes. Well, that and to never knock the produce exports of a small European country.

It's unclear what shape the plot a potential third Princess Diaries would take, but Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement did end with young Mia ascending to the throne after overturning the patriarchal law requiring her marriage, so....